Monday, 24 August 2015

Having the power to express
yourself, doesn’t that feels great? It feels to me at least. And it makes the
other person feel as well. You can surely bet on this. And making the other
person feel good with you being the reason behind it, is truly a cherry on the
cake. The joy of bringing a smile on other’s face, seeing them happy with
something that you just said to them. And by this I mean, genuine words of
course!

Not being a sycophant for sure. I read Parul’s post today, and realized
I am so much like her in this context, and mind you, she's one wonderful person you'd love to read. And for me, I love to express myself, through my poems, writings, notes, words, non-sense
talks.. that’s just me and it feels wonderful.

But for many it’s so difficult to
give words to their feelings. For themselves and for the people around them. And
it’s actually very difficult for not being able to voice out your inside story.

Imagine, sometimes, I only feel,
I don’t express enough, say enough, talk enough!! Then God bless the rest, who’re
beginners in this niche.

Monday, 17 August 2015

That night in the desert, when I
stood all by myself, with only moonlight to guide my way. The path that will
lead me to my goal. I see mountains all over, barricading my way. Giant and
majestic. Tenacious and huge. Roaring high and kissing the air. Challenging me
to touch the sky. The barren land, far and strong. The turquoise colour and the
twinkling stars, shine their way, propelling me to radiate in their flair. O mountains,
please lead and show me the right direction, for I am just a dreamer, probing
for my inner self and aspirations so obscure!

Wednesday, 12 August 2015

Happy birthday to the most
brilliant woman I have ever come across.. May God bless you with all the
happiness, success and love in the whole wide world.. Done with the clichéd line
and now comes the flow of birthday wishes from your girls :)

I can’t remember that particular
moment when we turned out the Best Friends Forever, but I do remember sharing all
the heart-to-heart conversations with you every time we meet. You are the MOST
talented persons I have ever met. And the beautiful heart that you have, it
makes you even more gorgeous. Your ravishing smile, your enigmatic personality,
that art of yours to influence anybody on this planet is terrific. The moment
you step your feet at any particular place.. you have all the audience getting
all crazy about you.. so much of fan following, irrespective of the fact that
they know you or not.

With all the good looks in the world and the incredible
brain that you have, anybody would go gaga over this combination! But that
thing in you to stay grounded, and be with everybody makes you even more
special. You may not have all the time in the world to sit and relax and chit
chat, but I know when it comes to your girls, you will be the first person
available to lend your ear, to bring that ear to ear smile, to patiently handle
all the woes and vanish all the worries. You know how to bring out the best in
people.

The way you care and the way you
handle everything that comes in your life- be it your responsibilities as a
daughter-in-law, or a wife or at work, and then deliver the best that might be
astonishing for people to digest! You truly are an inspiration. You are the
world’s best daughter, D-I-L, wife, friend, sister and every title that you
have. I am falling short of words to let you know what you mean to me.. I hope
you understand the gravity of the sentence when I really fall short of words :P.

How do you do it dude?! I mean,
come on! Almost, everybody you meet wants to spend time with you, be your
friend, hang out with you for a while, and you know there are people who
actually want to be like you.. and there you are friends with us?! You could be
friends with anybody you want.. we just got lucky!

I remember the times when I used
to be all low, but just the thought of you and your take on problems made me
all chirpy and gave the courage to be strong and face them all. See, what
wonders you do, without even knowing. That’s the charm that you have baby!

And how can I forget all the
silly talks that we have, the endless laughter that we share, till the extent
that our husbands get irritated.. all the gossip in the world and sharing our
secrets and embarrassing moments :P. Every moment is special.. just like you.

I am literally awestruck with you
as a person, bewitched with your persona.. and I know, there will never be anybody
like you.. your honesty with what you say and preach, your opinions, your take
on things makes you one of my closest confidantes..!! and I am so blessed to
have you..

Always be like this babe.. and I
am so so so proud of you..

Fannie I’m your fan..!!! You have
a million dollar smile.. so always keep smiling.. and no matter what, we are always
there for you!!

Tuesday, 11 August 2015

I moved along with myself,
deserted in a desert. Had nobody by my side but my love, my guitar.. with
dreams in my eyes and dusk on my shoes, I cross the narrow route, for the path
that I have chose.

I know there will be bruises on
the way, and I have to follow my vision without going astray. No trees to give
me shelter, no winds to show me the way. All I have is the burning desire that
satiates my hunger and the sunshine above my head, giving me the company of my
shadow.

It is going to be a long
troublesome journey, but nothing has ever existed that can break the passion I
have to make my own destiny.

For this path will lead to a
beautiful end. Where I will rejoice the hardships that I had spend. Where I
will be my best companion, who’s learnt to fight for himself and make its own
way and relish its own company, without any regrets, without a heavy heart, but
only tranquility coming in to make home inside this chaotic soul.

You know, every day when I pass
the lanes while going on and off from work, there is this CCD that comes. And every
time, I think to stop by, grab a coffee and cookie and then reach home. And then
comes the realization.. my all time increasing waistline that is not ready to
stop at any cost, the sweet tooth that I have, the odd cravings which are so
highly unpredictable that can pop up at any odd hour of the day, and not to
forget the billions of calories that I feed my body on weekends.. well all these
reasons are strong enough to calm my subconscious down..!! and make go straight
to home!

But this Monday evening, while
returning from work, I thought enough is enough (anyway, I was famished), I
thought, once in a while chalta hai, the
only statement that I say to myself when I hop on something sinful and scrumptious..

I enjoyed the drive back home
with my all time favorite coffee and cookie..

Does this happen with you while
returning from work? Do share..

P.S:- It was there on my mind, so
thought of posting it. As it is, that is what Monday Musings are for, right?

Thursday, 6 August 2015

It was Christmas Eve last year
when Chaaru was all set to attend the party organized at her friend’s place.

“Where my shirt Chaaru? We’re
getting late!!”

“It’s right there in your closet.
And I’m ready dude.. you’re the one who’s stuck”

And there they were, Chaaru and
Amit, the lovely couple, the perfect couple, all set to appear and spread their
enigma.

The party was hosted at Piyush’s
place who happened to be friends with Amit and now is equally close with
Chaaru. The rest of the gang was all there, all delighted to rock the party and
spend an evening worth remembering. Chaaru and Amit, they had a love marriage.
Both of them are party freak.. they loved to groove their bodies on music.. they
loved booze and hash and smoke and weed and everything that comes with it. The
only perfect mantra that they
followed was the much clichéd, Live and
let live!

They were all nuts when it came
to each other. They were passionate lovers. Raw and wild. At least that’s what
everybody felt about them. But.. you know, there’s always a But! The reality is
always something else.

“Guys, enjoying your drinks?
Shall I get you some more scotch Chaaru?”, offered Piyush.

“No ya.. I’m good. Where’s
Anusha? And Aarti? And Mayank and the rest of them?”

“They are there on the dance
floor. Why don’t you join?”

“Of course, I will. Let me grab a
drink or two and then you see how the evening turns out to be!”

“I can’t wait to see”. *Winks
winks*

“Come on Amit, let’s go.. I’m all
up for it”

“You go.. I’ll join you in a
while. I have to catch with a few more people”, said Amit.

“You sure?”

“Of course, sweetheart.. I’m good”

“Cool”

And there she was. Dancing like
ice and fire.. Catching the attention of all the invitees with all her curvy
moves. She kind of becomes uncontrollable in the heat of the moment. And this
is when she’s not high. That’s the first degree of her insanity.

“Hey, Chaaru! You okay?”, asked
Piyush (the host of the party)

“Yes, I’m doing absolutely fine.”

“Good, can you come with me for a
while. I need to discuss something really important”

“O ya.. sure. Tell me”

And they moved aside, in an
isolated corner of the party. Escaping from the eyes of the guests.

“I’m really worried about Priya.
I don’t know how to deal with her. She’s always busy. No time for me at all. We’ll
be married in a month’s time. And yet I feel I’m a stranger to her”

“What is it? Isn’t she happy? Has
she said anything to you? What makes you think like this?”

“I don’t know. She’s quiet most
of the times. Doesn’t talk much. Not interested in meeting anybody. Very reserved.
If things turn out like this, I don’t how will I live with all this? I mean,
who is like this these days?”

“You’re just being paranoid. She
seems fine to me. Things will just be fine post marriage”

“No.. You don’t get it. I mean,
look at you. You’re just perfect! You hangout with everybody. You stay in the
moment and make the most of it. You’re so charming. And the way you dance..!!
You know how to steal the show..!”

And there he grabbed her hand and
her waist. And locked his lips with hers. Caressing her face and her neck,
rolling his hands in her hair. She too was lost in it. Loving what was being
done to her. In that passionate minute, they made the best possible move. And there
she was, all conscience and back to reality. And so was he. But none of them
seemed embarrassed. None of them felt it was strange that it happened.

“Well.. don’t think too much
Piyush. You have me.. always by your side. And I always love the way you do me”, she winked and gave a villainous smile to him, making it perfect for him to realize
that she loved every bit of it.

Mayank, their mutual friend, saw
everything and was shocked to death by witnessing that sight. He narrated all
of it to his best friend. He had hint about this, but what shocked him more was
the audacity with which they made
out, in the open, when all the guests were present in the house, with her
husband as well.

Only God knew, what was going on
with the two of them? And it only takes a bold move to depict such acts in the
public.

*********

I think that is how life is. We seem
to be quite normal with the stuff that we do and see around us frequently. But when
something happens that is beyond the norms of the society or may be beyond our
beliefs and perspectives, all we feel is dumbstruck. Don’t we?

Monday, 3 August 2015

Late Saturday nights are followed
by late Sunday mornings.. and this Sunday wasn’t any exception either. As it
was Friendship’s Day, my Facebook newsfeed was loaded with all the photographs,
posts, texts, messages.. people celebrating this beautiful day and expressing all
of it their besties.. and so was it with whatsapp. It truly is a delight to
rejoice your friendship and feel blessed to have all those bunch of beautiful
monsters in your life.

I have celebrated Friendship’s
Day like crazy, with all my friends and I cherish every moment when I recall
those times. But right now, after so many years.. so many things change..
place, work, marriage, kids and the world becomes all upside down, with just
one thing remaining the same.. Friendship! It is one thing that keeps me
going.. helps me be myself.. gives me the confidence to shine bright each day..
rejuvenates my aura and cheers up my mood.. gives me courage to do things
right, make things right.. Yes, all of it is what friendship does to me.

This time
it was all about receiving a few calls, expressing all the love on texts.. not
because it’s different, but because, everything has been expressed and told and
said like a billion times, and all of us know everyone’s story, that a simple
text makes me feel, it’s sufficient.. coz we know what we have in our hearts.

So, as I’ve already told you, I
have been busy making friends all my life, I didn’t realize, it’s important for
me to be friends with myself first.. enjoy my own company, be my own buddy and
discover/do things that I love doing by myself. What better day could it be
better than Friendship’s Day? After like ages, it rained this Sunday.. making
the city all wet and beautiful and pleasant. Now, in such a lovely weather, how
can someone be home? Or may be inside the room, missing the quirky rains
outside?! So when A (my husband) decided to curl up in his cosy blanket, I
decided to take a shower, get ready and move my ass out of the house.

And there
I was.. exploring all the nearby places, driving at a mere speed of 20-30km/h..
enjoying the lovely rains and the happiness it spreads. And in this amazing weather,
how can someone miss bhutta (corn)? My
all time favourite.. I can have it at any odd hour.. can never say No to it. Next
instance, I was, grabbing myself this mouth-watering bhutta, hot and spicy, freshly roasted. While I was drowned
savouring every bite of it, I saw a few kids, polishing people’s shoes and
making money out of it. And then they, approached this bhuttawala (corn-vendor) to give them bhuttas, where they were asked to get away, for not having enough
money in their pockets.

I felt a lump in my throat. Those
tiny sparkling eyes, longed for so much, deserved so much, and yet nothing
could be done..

“Hey.. come here..”

“Yes didi..”

“You are how many together?”

“We’re four”

“Where’s the fourth one? I can’t
see him.”

“He’s coming.. there he is,
making his way, on this busy street”

“You want to have bhuttas?”

“Yes didi.. but no money!”

“Don’t worry. Call your friend as
well”

I
called the bhuttawala guy and asked him to give one to each one of them

And then came another boy, very
young..

“Didi, please.. even I want one”

“Don’t worry, you too can have
one”

And there they were, all happy
and smiley.. That was the best thing for them and for me that happened whole
day. I also asked them to let me take a picture of them altogether. And here’s
the reply,

“Kya didi, photo nikalogi? Police ko dogi kya?” (What didi, are you
taking a picture of us? Will you give it to the police?)

Kids..!! How hesitant they felt
in the first instant and then it took a few minutes for them to turn into
posers :P

I left the street, roamed here
and there, clicked a few pictures.. living every moment with myself. But how
could this date be completed without a coffee?! There I was, at a near cafe,
relishing every sip and basking in, in that special moment!

Later that evening went by meeting friends. The picture below sums up all.

Saturday, 1 August 2015

7 months completed already! Hush..! This year is really up to
something! I write the reflections every month and this time, there is this
Gratitude month going on, making me think why not?! It's the best combo one can
reflect upon. And I think everybody should do it once in a while.

So here goes my list for the month of July:

My
cook for being less absent this month. Yes on a very serious note, she's
the one who's absent most of the times. Gladly, this month she was quite
regular.

My
MIL had to leave the town for some personal stuff (hell No, that's not
what I am grateful for!), and thus comes the load all of the responsibilities
on my tiny shoulders. Getting the work done, managing the staff and
keeping a vigilant eye on everyone. Well, I know what you’re thinking.. it’s
not that tough, right? The tough part is getting everything done, without
being present! Having classes all day, makes it a bit handy, but I'm glad
I learnt it a bit.

Rains
this side is a sad state. The entire July had gone and I guess it only
rained may be for a day or two. Yeah, it’s that bad! The weather is mostly
sunny. But I am thankful for this little rain as well.

O
and how can I forget, The felicitation program. It was one of the best days
so far, this year. Getting inspired by others and being the reason behind
someone's inspiration is like a dream. My students performed really well
in the exams and I am so happy to have taught them.

The
new batch.. it was a bit handy for the first few days, given the strength
of the batch this time, but finally, things are falling in place. I guess hope
students are starting to like me getting along with me.

I am
so grateful to be a part of this Blog-A-Rhythm.. aka BAR group, which
seems so enthusiastic and so much full of energy. One of the best groups
I've been a part of! The people there and the discussions, the
activities.. everything just lightens me up..

I
took part in few of the writing challenges.. I did complete a few and left
a few. Left, not because I couldn't, but because, writing everyday for one
or two challenges compulsorily, was kind of bringing down the quality of
my blogpost (that is what I felt). I mean, writing just for the heck of
it, and submitting just because I have signed up for it.. I felt it was a
bit of injustice to it. I write when I enjoy doing it and I try my best to
make it readable for the readers and not just write anything and post it.
I hope that clears it.

I've
been eating like crazy these days. Odd cravings.. Happens with me most of
the times (No.. no pregnancy :P). That was a spoiler for a few times and savior as well for the rest of the times! I am thankful, for getting to
eat whatever I want. It makes me and people like us luckier than many.

A few dates with my girlfriends is always a delight. Also, I was able to
give my say to the place where I work. It happens with me many times,
where I feel very hesitant in saying something. Gladly, I was able to
voice my opinion.

Getting
to know a lot more bloggers. Plus knowing the fact, that
they too visit my blog! I feel grateful. :)

What did
you do all month? My list pretty much sums up everything! Drop in your links in
comments and I’ll surely visit and read your list of gratitude.